Raymond Waterman, 84

, of Kalispell, passed away April 12, 2015, of natural causes at the Immanuel Lutheran nursing home. 

He was loved by everyone who had the pleasure to know him and will be dearly missed. 

He was born June 12, 1930, to Lilly Mae Goss and Willis L. Waterman in Malheur County, Oregon, along with his older sister Doris. 

He was married to his loving wife, Judy Ann Benetto, of 45 years, who passed away Oct. 11, 2010. 

Those who were close with and loved Ray also knew that his love of his creator Jehovah God was of utmost importance in his life. He showed his love for God by dedicating his life to Him on Aug. 7, 1954, when he was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. As a final request from Ray, he wanted everyone who knew him to meet together and reflect on his spiritual hopes that he so strongly held close to his heart. 

A remembrance of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 100 Valley View Court in Kalispell. 

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for final arrangements.